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(5 Days/4 Nights)
 

The Naga Region in Myanmar’s Sagaing Division includes the townships of Leshi, Lahe, and Namyun. The Naga tribes, spread across the northwestern hills of Myanmar and near the India-Myanmar border, celebrate their New Year on January 15. The festival, rotating among Leshi, Lahe, and Namyun, lasts for two days. January 14 features the New Year Festival Pole ceremony, marking the start of festivities. This celebration follows the harvest season, allowing the Naga people to gather, share experiences, and plan for the future. The Naga proverb, “When Legends Die, Dreams End. Hold to Tradition,” underscores the importance of maintaining their cultural heritage.

Day 01: Yangon – Homlin – Hkamti-Leshi (B, L, D)

We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Yangon Domestic Airport for your flight to Homlin. Upon arrival in Homlin, take a boat ride to Hkamti along the Chindwin River, Myanmar’s third-longest river. Enjoy a lunch box on the boat during the approximate 4-hour journey. Once in Hkamti, travel to Leshi by 4×4 truck. Leshi is home to the Naga hill tribe. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in a traditional Naga house.

Day 02: Leshi

Enjoy a simple breakfast and observe the traditional lifestyle and culture of the Naga people in Leshi. Mostly animists, the Naga people rely heavily on nature. You’ll see traditional Naga dresses and houses decorated with horns, skulls, animal teeth, skins, and bones from their hunts, which they take great pride in. Visit nearby Naga villages, enjoy dinner with the friendly hill tribe people in a traditional Naga house, and stay overnight.

Day 03: Leshi – Naga Ceremonial Pole

Enjoy a simple breakfast and join the Naga Traditional Pole Erection Ceremony from 8 am to 11 am. During this ceremony, the Naga people pray for good luck in farming, plantation, hunting, and prosperity in the coming year. This is part of their two-day New Year Festival. You’ll experience their celebrations, traditional dress, culture, and performances. Capture sweet memories with beautiful pictures. Stay overnight in Leshi.

Day 04: Naga Festival

Enjoy breakfast and visit the opening ceremony of the Naga Traditional New Year at 8:30 am. Celebrate with the Naga people in their traditional dresses and costumes. Enjoy Naga traditional food and rice wine, served in a self-service style. In the evening, join the Bonfire Ceremony from 7 pm to 10 pm, dancing around the fire with the Naga people. Stay overnight in a traditional Naga house.

Day 05: Leshi – Htamati – Homlin – Yangon

Enjoy an early morning breakfast, then take a boat to Htamati. From there, transfer to Homlin airport for your flight back to Yangon.

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